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Biomedical
OverviewThere is a long history of using gold in medicine. Many ancient cultures, such as those in India and Egypt used gold-based medicinal preparations and in China it was used in the treatment of ailments such as smallpox, skin ulcers and measles. Now gold is becoming increasingly important in many modern medical treatments, ranging from drugs to precision implants. More... 
Anti CancerA number of research groups around the world are using the unique properties of gold to develop new anti-cancer treatments. More... 
ArthritisGold drugs have long been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis reducing the symptoms of pain and stiffness. More... 
Ayurvedic MedicinesThe use of gold in this traditional form of Indian medicine consumes a surprisingly large quantity of gold each year. More... 
ImplantsGold possesses a high degree of resistance to bacterial colonisation and because of this it is the material of choice for implants that are at risk of infection. More... 
Rapid TestingColloidal gold is the perfect material for use in rapid testing. A rapid test (e.g. pregnancy testing) is an inexpensive, disposable device that provides visual evidence of the presence of a substance in a liquid sample. More... 
Gold InnovationsRead ‘Gold Innovations’ – the blog that crosses the boundaries between research and the industrial application of gold technology. |
 The blog that crosses the boundaries between research and the industrial application of gold technology Gold nanoparticles and theranostics8 Feb, 2010 Theranostics is a term which many of you may not be familiar with, but it describes much sought after combinations of diagnostic and therapeutic processes. Traditionally, diagnostics and therapeutics are quite separate – if you are feeling unwell, you will visit your GP who will diagnose your illness (with a blood test, for example) and then prescribe the [...] |
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